Atorvastatin can lower LDL cholesterol by 50% or more when taken in high doses. Simvastatin can lower LDL cholesterol by up to 50% when taken in moderate doses. Both simvastatin and atorvastatin can ...

In the early Noughties, "cholesterol" became a bit of a buzzword, with campaigns and advertisements telling us we should care about it – and seek to maintain healthy levels. And although its ...

CHICAGO (Reuters) - High doses of Pfizer Inc's Lipitor was more effective than low doses of the cholesterol fighter in reducing arterial inflammation in patients with carotid artery disease, according ...

What are statins? The uses and side effects of cholesterol medication - It’s essential to discuss your personal circumstances with a GP when considering statins ...

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At the end of the study, those taking the drug had 21% lower LDL cholesterol levels than those taking a placebo. They also ...

The Food and Drug Administration has announced a nationwide recall of atorvastatin calcium tablets, a generic version of the widely used cholesterol-lowering drug Lipitor, after lab tests showed the ...